http://iawf.orgIowa Women's Foundation - Investing in the dreams of girls and the power of women Recently Posted News ItemsEN2010-Mar-09 00:00:00 GMThttp://iawf.orgadmin@yourdomain.comIowa Women's Foundation - Investing in the dreams of girls and the power of womenWebsite Baker CMS RSS News Feed2010-Mar-08, 14:14(Dayna B. 2010-Mar-08, 14:14) If you answered YES to any of the above, then the 6th Annual Run Like a Mother race is for YOU! On Saturday, May 8, 2010, Chicks for Change is hosting Run Like a Mother, a 4-mile run/walk to benefit the Iowa Women’s Foundation.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/do-you-have-a-mother-do-you-know-a-mother-are-you-a-mother-24.phpDayna B.2010-Mar-08, 11:29(Dayna B. 2010-Mar-08, 11:29) Celebrate Iowa's women and girls on a magnificent Century Farm! Susan Frye and Michael Kienzle will host the Second Annual Garden Party, Plant Sale and Art Fair.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/garden-party--art-fair-35.phpDayna B.2010-Mar-03, 10:50(Dayna B. 2010-Mar-03, 10:50) 24 other states, DC and Puerto Rico have laws requiring employer accommodation of expressing milk at work for employees who breastfeed. The Iowa Senate has passed the bill, and it is now eligible for debate in the House. However, without a show of support, it will likely not come to a vote in the House. Please let your Representative know your thoughts on the bill SF2270.  http://iawf.org/pages/posts/call-to-action-on-behalf-of-working-mothers-in-iowa-88.phpDayna B.2010-Feb-24, 15:13(Dayna B. 2010-Feb-24, 15:13) Powerful social and economic change occurs when girls have the opportunity to fully participate in society.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/the-girl-effect-86.phpDayna B.2010-Feb-05, 14:40(Dayna B. 2010-Feb-05, 14:40) Washington, DC—The AARP Foundation has announced a call for entries to its fourth annual Women’s Scholarship Program. The scholarships will provide funds to women 40+ who are seeking new job skills, training and educational opportunities to support themselves and their families.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/scholarship-opportunity-85.phpDayna B.2010-Jan-29, 16:25(Rachael 2010-Jan-29, 16:25) http://iawf.org/pages/posts/domestic-violence-deaths-in-iowa-on-the-rise-84.phpRachael2009-Nov-16, 17:23(Rachael 2009-Nov-16, 17:23) http://iawf.org/pages/posts/bagolitas-kick-off-party-a-success-82.phpRachael2009-Nov-03, 13:59(Dayna B. 2009-Nov-03, 13:59) I'm a woman and I vote.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/why-im-a-menace-80.phpDayna B.2009-Nov-07, 13:42(Dayna B. 2009-Nov-07, 13:42) The Iowa Women's Foundation (IWF) is joining Bagolitas' new Pay It Forward Program. IWF supporters now have another way to invest in the dreams of girls and the power of women.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/shop-with-a-purpose-78.phpDayna B.2009-Sep-14, 12:00(Dayna B. 2009-Sep-14, 12:00) http://iawf.org/pages/posts/gender-wage-gap-widens-77.phpDayna B.2009-Nov-11, 09:07(Dayna B. 2009-Nov-11, 09:07) The first Labor Day celebration took place on Tuesday, September 5, 1882 in New York City. In 1884, the first Monday of September was designated as the holiday to celebrate “workingmen.”http://iawf.org/pages/posts/doing-double-duty-today-75.phpDayna B.2009-Nov-11, 09:10(Dayna B. 2009-Nov-11, 09:10) “Our liberties we prize, and our rights we will maintain.” Iowa State Seal (1847-present) The path towards equal rights and representation for Iowa women is marked by the groundbreaking achievements of intelligent, hardworking and committed women. Many of whom broke down barriers and opened new doors for women across the United States and beyond.  http://iawf.org/pages/posts/women-and-the-law-72.phpDayna B.2009-Nov-11, 09:05(Dayna B. 2009-Nov-11, 09:05) Since the 1880s, Latinos/as have built homes, established communities and worked in fields and factories across Iowa. More recently Latinos/as have found employment in Iowa's packinghouses, service sector industries and established thriving businesses. According to the Iowa Division of Latino Affairs in 2006, Latinos/as comprised 3.8% of Iowa’s total population.http://iawf.org/pages/posts/hecho-en-iowa-71.phpDayna B.2009-Nov-11, 09:04(Dayna B. 2009-Nov-11, 09:04) You bet I play like a girl!http://iawf.org/pages/posts/women-in-sports-70.phpDayna B.2009-Nov-11, 09:11(Dayna B. 2009-Nov-11, 09:11) A Call to Actionhttp://iawf.org/pages/posts/building-bridges-domestic-violence-and-child-abuse-69.phpDayna B.